CONTEST CLOSES OCTOBER 1, 2024

The North Santa Clara Resource Conservation District (NSCRCD) is excited to announce a logo design contest for students in seventh through twelfth grade who are attending schools in North Santa Clara County communities that are grappling with environmental injustice. It empowers these students to showcase their creativity and contribute to the conservation efforts in our community. The winning design will serve as the official logo of the North Santa Clara Resource Conservation District.

"We believe that involving students in our conservation initiatives is vital for building a sustainable future," said Susan Hare, District President. "This logo design contest allows us to engage with the younger generation and promote environmental awareness through their artistic talents. We recognize that many in our county experience environmental injustices and we particularly want to reach out to youth in these communities."

Students in the 7th through 12 grades in the following San Jose schools are eligible to enter. (If there is another school you believe should be on the list, please send us an email at gcrcd@gcrcd.org).

• Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory
• College Connection Academy
• Luis Valdez Leadership Academy
• San Jose Conservation Corp & Charter School
• Shirakawa Elementary
• Yerba Buena High

Contest Rules:

A.  Overview:

1. Students must be in the 7th through 12th grades and attending one of the eligible schools listed above.
2. Each participant may submit only one entry.
3. Participants must reside in Santa Clara County.
4. All submissions become the property of the NSCRCD.
5. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, October 1, 2024.  Late entries will not be considered.
6. The winning design will be selected by a panel of judges appointed by the NSCRCD.
7. By participating in this contest, students and their parents or guardians grant permission to the NSCRCD to use their winning design and the student's name in any promotional or publicity materials.

B.   Logo design elements:

1. The logo must visually reference the NSCRCD's commitment to conserve soil, water and wildlife. 
2. Incorporate elements that symbolize or represent these three core areas of conservation.
3. The logo should be visually appealing, distinctive, and easily recognizable.
4. The logo must look good as a profile icon in a 1:1 ratio.
5. We prefer that there are no words on the logo.

C.   Color requirements:

1. The logo design may be in color, but should also look good when printed in one color (such as white on a green shirt.)

D.   Copyright and originality:

1. All submissions must be original and free from any copyright or trademark infringement.
2. Plagiarism or unauthorized use of copyrighted materials is strictly prohibited. 

E.   Submission details:

1. Submissions must be in a digital format (JPEG, PNG, or PDF) for easy viewing and evaluation.
2. Include a high-resolution version of the logo design suitable for printing purposes.

F.   Judging criteria:

1. Relevance: How well does the logo visually reference the mission of conserving soil, water, and wildlife?
2. Originality: Is the design unique, creative, and distinct?
3. Aesthetics: Does the logo have a visually appealing and professional appearance?
4. Versatility: Does the logo work well in both color and one-color formats?
5. Overall Impression: Does the logo leave a lasting impression and effectively represent NSCRCD?

G.  Prizes and recognition:

1. The winning design will be selected by a panel of judges appointed by the NSCRCD.
2. First place winner will receive $250 and the winner’s school will receive $250.
3. Second and third place winners will receive individual prizes of $125.00 and $75.00 respectively. 
4. The winning design may be used as the official logo of NSCRCD, subject to any necessary modifications or adjustments by the NSCRCD.

H.    How to enter:

1. Use the form below to submit your entry.
2. Attach a high-resolution version of the logo in JPEG, PNG or PDF format that is suitable for printing purposes.
3. Include a brief description or explanation of the design concept and why you believe it represents the mission of NSCRCD and our commitment to conserve soil, water and wildlife.
4. If you have any difficulties with form submittal, please contact us at gcrcd@gcrcd.org .

Entry Form: